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FE05 NCJ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

291,348 mi
Last recorded291,348 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 291,348 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 282,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 258,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 258,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 245,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 245,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 239,160 miles

Nearside Front brake shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake shield missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 234,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 231,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around front of vehicle. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake backplate is corroded and loose.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 226,063 miles

both headlights slightly pitted

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 28 Jun 2016 225,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Slight play in steering.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight play in steering.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 220,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 220,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 213,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r w/bearing slightly noisey.

slight deterioration n/s/rear knuckle and lower arm bushes.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 207,474 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Jun 2013 207,278 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 182,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on will be a fail next year.

slight play in n/s/rear suspension arm.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 143,335 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,917 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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FE05 NCJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 NCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE05 NCJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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